▪ I.† ˈgravetObs.rare—1. [f. grave a.1 (n.1) + -et1.] A grave person. 1583Stanyhurst æneis i. (Arb.) 22 In this blooddye riot they soom grauet [L. pietate gravem] haplye beholding Of geason pietee, doo throng and greedelye listen. ▪ II.gravet obs. form of gravy.